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Indiana has the 5th Worst Drug Problem in the United States

By
Jay Ziemer
– November 16, 2019Posted in: Criminal Law

The Opioid Epidemic has struck hard causing an upsurge in Indiana drug arrest numbers

A recent study conducted by Wallet Hub concludes Indiana has one of the worst drug problems in the nation.  As a result, the number of overdoses has spiked since 2018 and Evansville is being granted a $1 million federal grant to combat substance abuse in youth.  All the while, those who face legal consequences can only hope a competent Evansville drug defense lawyer to help them in court. 

That’s where Ziemer Law steps in.

As an Indiana criminal defense attorney experienced in the Evansville drug arrest litigation process, Jay knows the system from the inside.  A former Vanderburgh Deputy Prosecuting Attorney specializing in Indiana felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile proceedings, Jay has seen cases involving everyday offenses to arrests for drug-trafficking by the Secret Service.

“After her arrest (by Secret Service), she faced a minimum of 20 years,” explains Jay.  “I was able to negotiate reduced charges and a sentence of time considered served.”

In total, she served 180 in jail because she secured a skilled felony drug trafficking attorney who would fight the Feds.  An Indiana criminal lawyer who’s willing to fight hard – because your freedom depends on it.

Indiana defendants who are convicted of drug crimes face harsh consequences and penalties, depending upon their specific charges.  Arrest involving greater quantities of illegal substances often face more severe penalties for victimless crimes. Critics claim the Indiana criminal justice system is flawed because of severe sentencing laws and parole revocations, resulting in a failed justice system filled with nonviolent drug offenders.   with very little emphasis on drug rehabilitation. The New York Times article stated in part as follows:

Drug offenders face harsher penalties than those who commit violent crimes.  An unjust fact, it makes securing a skilled criminal defense attorney in Evansville that much more critical.

Though this is a flaw in the system, that doesn’t change the fact you require a vigorous defense.   Ziemer Law will work with you and your family to get the treatment that you’re entitled to.

Jay can defend against: 

Experienced with success all over Indiana, Jay believes everyone is innocent until proven guilty and they have the right to a strong defense.  There are several ways to take a stand –  let Jay take a stand for you.

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Evansville, IN 47715

(812) 568-4118

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Beating False Criminal Felony & Misdemeanor Charges in Evansville, Indiana

By
Jay Ziemer
– August 5, 2019Posted in: Family Law

Beating False Criminal Felony & Misdemeanor Charges in Evansville, Indiana

Anyone can be hit with legal penalties at any time – even the innocent.  Luckily, you have options.

Jay knows how aggressive prosecutors are. He used to be one. He can be just as tough for any defendant seeking legal advice, making sure they aren’t wrongfully convicted or receive unjust punishment. Jay’s mission as an Evansville criminal defense attorney is to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

To get your day in court.

Every allegation deserves a chance for the evidence to be reviewed by the defense. It allows them to investigate and possibly avoid unjust punishment. This is your right, guaranteed by the US Constitution. But making sure your rights aren’t violated is not smart without a criminal lawyer.

Jay Ziemer of Ziemer Law, LLC, has a 25-year legal career representing many of the area’s businesses, governmental entities, and individuals for crimes like:

  • DUI/DWI/OWI&
  • Drug possession/Federal drug trafficking
  • Domestic violence

Misdemeanors and felonies can lead to fines, jail, loss of driving privileges, or more. You need a skilled and dedicated Evansville, IN, criminal defense lawyer if police have arrested you or identified you as a person of interest.

DUI/DWI/OWI

In a DUI case, the suspect must consent to a sobriety test or there must be a warrant for one. DO NOT SUBMIT TO A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST WITHOUT A WARRANT. If you must legally comply, it needs to be examined and questioned by an experienced defense representative from Evansville. Our experienced DUI attorneys will ensure all that happens.

Possession/Trafficking

It may seem like you’re getting off easy with the plea deal being offered by prosecutors for federal drug charges, but these proposals need to be studied by someone who knows what they’re doing. Quite often, the State has little solid evidence which is why they’re trying to avoid a fight.

You want a criminal defense lawyer from Evansville Indiana who is not afraid to go to war.

A conviction for a drug crime will affect you forever. Finding employment, education, housing and more will be harder. Mr. Ziemer fights misdemeanor and felony possession charges for marijuana, prescription drugs, methamphetamine, heroin, and more. Jay has an extensive history of securing sentence modifications, probation, diversions, and expungements for his clients.

An experienced criminal law attorney like Jay will also protect you from a strict sentence by seeking probation, drug rehab, drug court, forensic diversion, work release, or house arrest. We may even be able to have the charges dismissed altogether.

Domestic Violence

If you’ve been charged with domestic violence, you need someone to tell your side of the story. A skilled criminal defense litigator will move in his client’s best interest, fully aware cases of self-defense, misunderstandings, and false accusations occur.

Jay Ziemer will make sure you aren’t steamrolled by injustice.

The Justice System will rush to punish, but Jay will be your protector, using tactics and maneuvers to find faults in the investigation. Even if the situation looks bad, Jay can help secure a lenient punishment or possibly have the case dismissed by finding fault in the way the police or prosecutors approached the inquiry. Prosecutors have the burden of doubt.

You are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

Experienced Evansville Criminal Defense

Jay Ziemer knows that every person deserves a vigorous defense. Speaking with Jay before anything happens can help you avoid the loss of driving privileges, children, freedom, or worse. To schedule an appointment for a case in Indiana or Illinois, call (812) 568-4118 or contact Ziemer Law, LLC online.

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Creating a Medical Authorization Form for Your Child and Caregivers

By
Jay Ziemer
– February 5, 2016Posted in: Family Law

4021819172_a0be315438_zAs much as you hate to think about it, you know that a medical emergency or serious injury can strike one of your children at any time. You also understand that laws designed to protect parental rights and ensure children’s safety require a mother, father, or legal guardian to approve health care procedures for youngsters.

Medical Consent Letter for Grandparents

Ensuring your child gets seen at a walk-in clinic or hospital emergency department even when you cannot be there can require officially designating another adult as a temporary health care decision maker. This does not go so far as transferring power of attorney or surrendering custody. All that leaving a signed child medical care authorization form with a grandparents, babysitter, coach, or day care provider does is prevent delays in health care delivery.

Be aware that your child will never be denied lifesaving care. Federal and Indiana state laws require doctors and EMTs to treat anyone who is at risk for dying until, at a minimum, the person is stabilized. Designating someone to approve medical treatment in your absence becomes necessary when the problem involves something like setting a broken bone, stitching up a cut, or administering medications to reduce a fever or curb nausea. None of those conditions are life-threatening, but leaving any untreated prolongs a child’s suffering. (more…)

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Post-Secondary Educational Expenses

By
Jay Ziemer
– January 29, 2016Posted in: Family Law

black-and-white-restaurant-eating-sittingUnlike many other state courts, Indiana courts can require a parent or parents to pay for at least a portion of their children’s post-secondary educational expenses. The expenses may include college or technical school tuition, room and board, books, travel expenses, and other living expenses. Pursuant to Indiana law, children and/or parents must file a petition with the court requesting these contributions before the child turns 19. If this request is not made to the court before the child turns 19, the child and the parents will lose their ability to seek such court ordered contributions.

This area of the law is still developing and there is no exact formula that the courts must follow in order to grant a petition for contribution to post-secondary education. Before July 2012, if the court granted such a petition, the courts’ presumptive ruling would order each party (mother, father and child) to contribute one-third (⅓) of the post-secondary educational expenses. Sometimes, the court would cap this total amount at the full cost of a child attending a major instate college like Indiana University or Purdue University.

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The Age of Emancipation in Indiana Child Support Law

By
Jay Ziemer
– January 27, 2016Posted in: Family Law

Emancipation IN Child SupportThe age of emancipation is one of the most misunderstood topics in Indiana child support law among parents. After children are emancipated, child support stops. When exactly does child support stop? Some believe that emancipation is triggered when a child turns 18 years old (which is common in many other states). Others believe emancipation is triggered when a child turns 19 years old (which is the current Indiana law), while some still assume that the age of emancipation is when a child turns 21 years old (which is the prior Indiana law).

Since July 1, 2012, Indiana children are emancipated in regards to child support when they turn 19.

Before July 1, 2012, children were emancipated at the age of 21. Now, if you are a parent who pays child support, you may file a motion with the court to stop your child support payment after your child turns 19 years old. No matter whether you have one child or multiple children for whom you are paying child support, you can file a motion on behalf of all of your children that are over 19 years old. (more…)

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